For Zachary James Pratt

Hi Zach, I just got the email about residency qualification from your dad and this was the first I had heard about your going away to school. Southern California is a wonderful place to be, there are so many cool places to visit and of course I am sure Orange Coast College has some awesome courses you can take. Wish I could learn more about where you are living and what classes you have. Maybe you will see this and shoot me a note about everything. We are a lot closer now than when you were in Texas and I understand that Peter, Cristina and your Grandpa aren't too far away. I am glad you have family close by in case you need anything or are missing home. I am only a phone call or a message away if you need anything Zach. I am and will always be there for you. I hope you are making new friends and having wonderful experiences as you start this next chapter of your life. I miss you more than you will ever realize. Love, Mom, XOX P.S. I sent you an email with the documentation y...

Zach, I asked your mom to post this letter from me. You may not like what I have to say here, but it is time you start to be told some of the hurt and confusion that our family has endured and is still enduring due to the decisions that you made in the past. Up to now I have made excuses for you, because in the end I know you were not alone in making the decisions you did. I mean, how could you? Many of things you said about your mother you would never have known unless someone else was telling you. And the false accusations were unbelievable. Believe me, EVERYONE involved in the process over the years knew this. EVERYONE. However you are now 18 yrs old, beginning your life as an adult and slowly you will become independent of your Now Family and hopefully start to make decisions for yourself. We can only hope that you can mentally break away from your influencers and open your mind to the other side of the story. Remember, every situ...